US Bridges

Sunset DR over Cowart Crk

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 2351 · Structure no. 120850PP1620008

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,590
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset DR over Cowart Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset DR over Cowart Crk in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,849 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset DR
CrossesCowart Crk
Location0.6 MI SE of FM 2351
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51968, -95.20747
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,590 (2011)
Projected traffic13,849 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunset DR over Cowart Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset DR over Cowart Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset DR over Cowart Crk carry?

About 12,590 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Sunset DR over Cowart Crk?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset DR over Cowart Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.